Marc Ouellette

9.0

2019 - courage is a great word for this Zinfandel! A solid 9.0 with its robust spices, forward acidity and velvety tannins!!! — 4 months ago

Gerald Montoya

8.9

Creamy lemon and a subtle salinity and just a hint of yeastiness. Bright, lifted texture and presence and while it doesn't have the depth of Champagne proper, it is definitely delicious and well made. — 4 years ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Not many winemakers with the courage to bottle this as a single varietal. Sadly, this one has retired. — 4 years ago

with Bonnie

Andrea Bruzzi

9.0

Great tast!
I, with courage, drink it with a special Chianina Hamburger..... I really can't belive... it' taste great! 😊 — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Truth & Valor – Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Paso Robles – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Paso Robles’ warm climate and calcareous soils make it a hotspot for bold, plush Cabernets. Truth reflects the authenticity of the vineyard, while Valor honors the winemaker’s courage to let terroir shine with minimal intervention.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe blackcurrant, blackberry jam, and plum dominate, accented by mocha, vanilla, and baking spice from oak. Subtle notes of dried sage and graphite bring a savory undertone beneath the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and plush, with generous tannins wrapped in a velvety texture. Balanced by moderate acidity, the finish is long, ripe, and polished.

Food Pairings
Best with grilled ribeye, smoky BBQ brisket, or lamb chops. Also pairs beautifully with hearty pasta dishes or a wedge of aged Gouda.

Verdict
A bold yet polished Paso Robles Cabernet. Fruit-forward, structured, and satisfying — a wine that wears its California sunshine with pride. 🍷cheers! — 6 months ago

Vanessa

9.0

Châteaux Pradeaux is located in Bandol AOC, of Provence, France, near the magnificent coastal town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer, situated on the Mediterranean Sea. I imagine there are breathtaking views of the azure waters from the vineyards and estate of Château Pradeaux. 🌊

Generations of the Portalis family have produced wines from this estate dating back to 1752. The land has seen devastation such as the French Revolution, Phylloxera, and World War II, and yet today it remains strong, carrying forward the family traditions, thanks to the fortitude, will, and courage of the Portalis family. 💪

👁 It is medium ruby with garnet rim variation. It has a subtle haze, perhaps because this wine was not fined nor filtered.

👃 On the nose this wine has a baked, black fruit quality, with notes of blackberry, plum, and black cherry 🍒 ; also notes of dried lavender, anise, clove, cedar, nutmeg, tobacco, leather, peat moss, meat, and barnyard.

👄 On the palate, this wine is dry. It has medium acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, high tannins, and medium(+) intensity in flavors that are consistent with the nose.

The grapes were not destemmed in the winemaking process, which has undoubtedly contributed to the strong and grippy tannins experienced in the glass. This wine benefits from decanting and could also benefit from more time in the bottle. 👍

In sum, this wine tells a story of commitment, perseverance, and respect for the land from which it’s cultivated. It’s made with minimal intervention and has 95% Mourvèdre and 5% Grenache. 📚

Château Pradeaux, Bandol Rouge, 2014, ABV 13%. — 5 years ago

Vitaly Domnenko

9.0

Bm. Tm-. Am. Fm. — a year ago

Edward Allen

9.0

Smooth berry cherry and no unwanted extra spice that comes with some PNs. One of the more solid fallbacks but needs more earthiness to captivate me. If it had earthiness and perhaps a bit more body, this would rate much higher. This would work in warmer weather due to the lighter body. Works well with cheese and bread, or pizza. The label alludes to a symbolic horse claiming grace, courage, fire, and beauty. It’s a graceful and trusty steed, indeed, but perhaps some fire and courage could be detected with a certain earthiness that’s missing. — 3 years ago

Katherine Potter

10

Check ok for kp — 5 years ago

Megan Essig

9.7

Great red blend, very drinkable, opens up nicely over time. — 6 years ago